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Urgent need to remove discriminatory restrictions on blood donations – Buttimer

Changes to the discriminatory restrictions on blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men must be implemented immediately, amidst concerns of a severe blood supply shortage in the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th March 2022

Fine Gael's Gender Equality "Listening to You" roadshow kicks off in Kilkenny – Carroll MacNeill

Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will be kicking off Fine Gael’s "Listening to You" public meetings on Gender Equality on Monday 21st March in Kilkenny, in association with Deputy John Paul Phelan.

16th March 2022

Blind PhD students won’t lose benefits – Conway

Visually impaired or blind students taking part in a third level PhD can be assured they will not lose any benefits due to their education aspirations, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said.

15th March 2022

Questions remain on proposed registration system for AirBNB lettings– Lombard

Questions are outstanding on a proposed registration system for short term property rentals such as AirBNB, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th March 2022

Richmond slams reduced LUAS timetable for St. Patrick’s Day

A Fine Gael TD has described the decision by LUAS to implement a reduced service for the double St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holidays as ludicrous.

12th March 2022

Vigilant watch required of Shannon and Cork Airports to ensure Ukrainian refugees have necessary supports – Conway

Authorities must keep a vigilant watch on the numbers of Ukrainian refugees arriving at Cork and Shannon Airports to ensure they can access the necessary supports, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.

11th March 2022

Increased supports needed for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender-based violence – Byrne

As thousands of Ukrainian women arrive into Ireland, there must be increased supports for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender based violence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th March 2022

RTÉ needs to better demonstrate its commitment to the Irish language – Kyne

Seachtain na Gaeilge is the ideal time for RTÉ to demonstrate a renewed commitment to the Irish language, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th March 2022

Ní mór do RTÉ a tiomantas don Ghaeilge a léiriú níos fearr – Kyne

Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge an t-am is fearr do RTÉ tiomantas athnuaite don Ghaeilge a léiriú, a dúirt Seanadóir de chuid Fhine Gael.

10th March 2022

Tone deaf paid drop-off and collection zone at Dublin Airport must be scrapped – Currie

The proposed paid drop-off and pick-up zone for passengers at Dublin Airport and approved by Fingal County Council must not go ahead without viable public transport options, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

10th March 2022

Future DEIS allocations should be informed by need identified in upcoming census data – Dolan

Future DEIS school allocations should be informed by need based on the upcoming census data, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th March 2022

Charges to taxi drivers for March public holiday should be waived – Doherty

The National Transport Authority (NTA) should waive the need for taximeters to be recalibrated for the upcoming public holiday on March 18th to relieve the financial burden on taxi drivers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th March 2022